Resolution Honoring and Commending the Filipino Teachers for Their Hard Work and Commitment to Shaping the Learners of All Generations

October 1, 2019

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 14

RESOLUTION HONORING AND COMMENDING THE FILIPINO TEACHERS FOR THEIR HARD WORK AND COMMITMENT TO SHAPING THE LEARNERS OF ALL GENERATIONS

WHEREAS, October 5 was declared World Teachers' Day by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in recognition of teachers' central role in the delivery of quality education;

WHEREAS, the State recognizes the indispensable role of Filipino teachers and educators in shaping the country's future;

WHEREAS, started in 2008 by the Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI), De La Salle Philippines, and the Philippine Business for Education, the National Teachers' Month (NTM), held annually from September 5 to October 5, is a multisectoral movement led by the Metrobank Foundation, the Department of Education in partnership with the academe, business and civil sectors;

WHEREAS, the overall concept of the NTM initiative is to engage all sectors across the country in joining the celebrations by bringing out the Teachers' Day festivities from schools to the public sphere — from learners to professionals;

WHEREAS, since 2008, two (2) Presidential Proclamations were signed — Proclamation No. 41 (s. 2010) which declared the 1st Friday of September to 05 October 2010 as National Teachers' Month and later, Proclamation No. 242 (s. 2011), formally designating September 5 to October 5 of every year as National Teachers' Month; HTcADC

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 10743 was formally signed in 2016 designating October 5 of every year as National Teachers' Day wherein "all heads of government agencies and instrumentalities, including government-owned and -controlled corporations especially those that are directly dealing with teachers including local government units and employers in the private sector" are encouraged to participate in the October 5 celebrations;

WHEREAS, the NTM, as well as the National Teachers' Day, is the most opportune time to recognize Filipino teachers and their indispensable role in inclusive and sustainable development;

WHEREAS, NTM is a multisectoral celebration honoring the Filipino teachers and the teaching profession by encouraging all sectors to express their gratitude to our noble teachers through the 4 A's of Gratitude — Appreciation (saying "Thank you"), Approval (recognizing teachers' best practices), Admiration (giving praise for their professional and personal impact in our lives), and Attention (taking heed of teachers' needs and concerns);

WHEREAS, the contribution of the government, academic and private sectors in uplifting the teaching profession should equally be recognized: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, as it is hereby resolved, That the Senate honors and commends the Filipino teachers for their hard work and commitment to shaping the learners of all generations. CAIHTE

Adopted,

(SGD.) VICENTE C. SOTTO IIIPresident of the Senate

This Resolution was adopted by the Senate on October 1, 2019.

(SGD.) MYRA MARIE D. VILLARICASecretary of the Senate